Question

The Amish population who migrated from Europe to the United States had very few individuals in their population. Additionally, their gene pool shows very few alleles due to inbreeding. A genetic trait called polydactyly (having six fingers), which is rare in other populations, is common amongst them.What kind of evolutionary effect is exhibited in this example?

Answer 1

the answer is founder effect

Answer 2

The Amish have a genetic trait called polydactyly which is rare among other populations of people. This means that a person can 6 fingers, usually an extra thumb. This kind of evolutionary effect that is exhibited in this specific example is called the Founder effect. This happens when there is a small number of colonizing ancestors.

So, the founder effect since it refers to migrating population.